"kamuy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kamuy [plural]
Etymology: From Ainu カムイ (kamuy). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ain|カムイ|tr=kamuy}} Ainu カムイ (kamuy) Head templates: {{en-noun|kamuy}} kamuy (plural kamuy)
  1. A spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology, similar to the Japanese kami. Wikipedia link: kamuy Categories (topical): Mythology Synonyms: kamui Translations (Divine being in Ainu mythology): カムイ (kamuy) (Ainu), カムイ (kamui) (Japanese)

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